The Perfection of God
This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. (1 John 1:5 NKJV)
A pitcher seeks to pitch the "perfect game". Criminal masterminds plot the "perfect crime". A young woman spends hours and mega-bucks to achieve the "perfect look" before venturing out to the prom. A young man searches for that "perfect diamond" for his true love. Yet, all of these things are flawed in some way.
The pitcher undoubtly missed his target with some of his pitches and needed some great plays made by his fielders to perserve his "perfect game". The criminal always makes some error which leaves behind a microscopic shred of evidence that allows the detective to solve his "perfect crime". The prom queen has some splotch or pimple, which although cleverly concealed by make-up, still in her heart of hearts spoils her "perfect look". That "perfect diamond" looks great until his fiancee meets a friend with something bigger, better, and more expensive.
Human perfection is an illusion. It is unattainable. That does not mean that we should not strive for excellence and make our best effort. It does mean that perfection is the exclusive property of God.
Note how John uses the metaphor of "light" and "darkness" to describe God's perfection. "God is light and in Him is no darkness at all." Light dispels darkness. Light and darkness are mutually exclusive. God is Light. He illuminates. He warms. He has no hidden flaw.
Celebrate the perfect and immutable God today. Let the perfect work of His Son, our Lord Jesus, have its full efficacy in your life.
